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“How to Build a Relationship of Mutual Trust”
In a TV programme (Grand Designs Abroad) I came across about a year ago, 2 hard-up artists were rebuilding a house in Puglia, Southern Italy themselves. They were learning how to build whilst on the job. I watched fascinated when … Continue reading
Posted in Four Stages To Influential Leadership, Self Improvement
Tagged active listening, building rapport, building relationships, gaining agreement, gaining influence, Grand Designs, how to influence others, leadership, politics, reading others accurately, robert cialdini, the trusted adviser, winning trust
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“6 Steps to become the Trusted Adviser”
As a friend once said, “Love is a gift. Trust has to be earned.“ So how do you know when someone trusts you? In academia, in business and in life, your reputation is built on trust. A high level of readiness … Continue reading
Posted in Four Stages To Influential Leadership, Self Improvement, Uncategorized
Tagged british culture, corporate financiers, decision maker, gaining influence, How To Meet And Influence People You Don't Know, influencing decision makers, tactics to influence and persuade people, the trusted adviser, university researcher
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“Leadership Presence: The Three Influencers That Win Trust”
As a leader, your role is to get people to follow you. You will win your first agreement because you are trusted – you will have convinced people to believe you, believe what you say is true, to believe in … Continue reading
“How To Create A Lasting Impression And A Powerful Bond”
I was in an excellent discussion last Wednesday with my fellow members of Bizlinx in the glorious surroundings of the World Heritage Site at Blenheim Palace. We were sitting in a beautiful room, the Malplaquet, overlooking the formal gardens where … Continue reading
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Tagged behaviour, Bizlinx UK, Blenheim Palace, gaining influence, glorious surroundings, How to create lasting impact, influential questions, malplaquet, reading others accurately, the power of appreciation, woman of integrity, world heritage site
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“Knowing, Liking, Trusting – How To Build Business Relationships”
I was arrested listening to “The Bottom Line”, a fascinating programme on BBC’s World Service. It invites successful business leaders to take a view on topics that Evan Davies, a frequent and experienced broadcaster on business, poses. I download the … Continue reading
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Tagged "The Bottom Line", advertising, attracting investment, BBC's World Service, becoming your trusted ally, building relationships, business, gaining influence, gaining raving fans, marketing, Richard Farleigh, robert cialdini, successful business leaders, tips on getting audience engagement
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“Intention And The Lack Of Facial Expression”
I have two greyhounds. We go out every morning to our local park, meet other dog owners and walk together around the perimeter. A few mornings ago, just as I was leaving, I spotted a dark veiled figure. As the … Continue reading
“Giving A Compliment: A Powerful Influencing Skill!”
It struck me this afternoon that you’d be interested in one of the very powerful ways to win strong relationships with the people around you. One of the great secrets to achieve influence is to make people feel good when … Continue reading
